FISCAL SERVICES OFFICER II

This recruitment is limited to current permanent and contractual State of Maryland employees.

State Salary Grade: 17

211 Schilling Circle, Suite 100

Hunt Valley, MD  21031

Performs all fiscal services for the Maryland Disability Determination Services in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Formulates and implements fiscal policies and procedures in the Fiscal Unit. Monitors work performed by unit and audits payments. Develops operational plans and establishes performance goals. Provides technical guidance for the Fiscal Unit staff. Participates in preparation of agency’s state and federal operating budget. Prepares monthly, quarterly and special financial reports, compiles supporting fiscal and statistical data. Monitors the agency’s vendor file. Participates in federal and single state audits. Provides oversight to all DDS purchasing and procurement.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience:

Three years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

1. Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.
2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 
3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting experience or one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience. 
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Financial field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience with FMIS and how the system functions with the ability to generate reports for tracking of revenues and expenditures.  
• Experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.  
• Experience in interpreting and applying Maryland State and federal laws, policies, regulations and rules related to agency accounting operations.  
• Experience with excel or other accounting software.  
• Experience supervising staff. 

This recruitment is limited to current permanent and contractual State of Maryland employees.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Applicants must complete the MD State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #21-004535-0002. The Application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications for the position.

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org. TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.